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Apply for the EB-3 Visa — the U.S. employment-based Green Card for professionals, skilled, and unskilled workers with valid job offers.
Last updated: 2025-10-29
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The EB-3 visa is a U.S. employment-based Green Card category for professionals, skilled, and unskilled workers who receive a valid job offer from a U.S. employer. It provides one of the most accessible routes to U.S. permanent residency for qualified workers across industries.
What you getالمزايا
Provides a direct path to U.S. permanent residency (Green Card).
Available for professionals, skilled, and unskilled workers.
Allows spouse and unmarried children under 21 to obtain Green Cards.
No extraordinary ability, investment, or self-sponsorship required.
Employer sponsorship streamlines eligibility and processing.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
PERM Labor Certification
Employer incurs costs for Department of Labor certification
Form I-140 filing fee
USCIS Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker fee
Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) fee
If applying within the U.S.; varies by age
Consular processing fee (if abroad)
Paid to the U.S. Department of State
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Must have a full-time job offer from a qualified U.S. employer.
Employer must complete the PERM Labor Certification process.
Applicant must meet education, skill, or experience criteria for the role.
Position must comply with U.S. wage and employment standards.
Maintain lawful status if filing within the United States.
Who cannot apply
Missing or invalid job offer from a U.S. employer.
Employer unable to meet prevailing wage or financial requirements.
Insufficient qualifications or work experience for the offered job.
Eligible occupationsالمهن
Eligible Categories
- ✦Professionals — bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- ✦Skilled workers — at least 2 years of experience or training
- ✦Unskilled workers — less than 2 years of experience in non-seasonal jobs
The processكيف نعمل
PERM Labor Certification
Your U.S. employer secures Department of Labor approval confirming no qualified U.S. worker is available.
I-140 Petition
Employer files Form I-140 to classify you under the EB-3 category.
Priority Date
Wait for your visa priority date to become current as per the U.S. Visa Bulletin.
Green Card Application
File Form I-485 (if in the U.S.) or DS-260 (if applying abroad).
Biometrics & Interview
Complete fingerprinting and an interview with USCIS or a U.S. consulate.
Receive Green Card
Get U.S. permanent residence and begin working for your sponsoring employer.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity and Civil Documents
- ✦Valid passport (current and previous, if applicable)
- ✦Passport-size photographs as per USCIS specifications
- ✦Birth certificate and civil status proof (marriage/divorce certificates, if applicable)
Employment and Qualification Documents
- ✦Official job offer letter from the sponsoring U.S. employer
- ✦Educational degrees, transcripts, and experience certificates
- ✦Updated resume or CV highlighting relevant skills and work experience
- ✦Employer’s financial and business registration documents
- ✦Approved PERM Labor Certification issued by the U.S. Department of Labor
USCIS Forms and Supporting Evidence
- ✦Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) for EB-3 filing
- ✦Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) or Form DS-260 (if applying from abroad)
- ✦Supporting documentation verifying eligibility for the EB-3 position and offered wage
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
PERM Labor Certification can extend overall processing time.
Changing employers before final approval may impact petition validity.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation can trigger USCIS RFEs.
Compliance
Employer must prove genuine hiring need and financial capacity to pay wages.
Keep all communication and documentation consistent with the job offer.
Submit certified English translations for all non-English documents.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
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